NYT Wordle: Hints & Answers (Jan 13, 2025)

Today's Strands puzzle presents another brain-bending challenge for seasoned players. These puzzles are notoriously tougher than your average word search, so don't be surprised if you get stuck!

Need a helping hand? If you're familiar with Strands and just need a nudge, this guide offers tips, hints, and even spoilers to help you conquer this puzzle. Whether you need a subtle clue or the full solution, you'll find it here.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 - January 13, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle features the clue "Hole Foods." Your mission: find the Spangram and six themed words for a total of seven words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Want a hint without spoiling the entire solution? Check out these three general hints:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Think about foods that typically have holes in them.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: These foods can be either savory or sweet.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: They're not donuts, but similar in shape.

Spoilers for Two Words

Ready for a little more help? Here are two words and their locations within the puzzle grid:

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Garlic

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Sesame

The Complete Solution

If you're ready to see the full answer, click below. This includes all themed words, the Spangram, and their locations on the grid.

The category is Bagels. The words are: Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.

Puzzle Explanation

Want to understand the puzzle's design? Click below for a full explanation of the theme and how the words connect.

The clue "Hole Foods" cleverly ties into the "Bagels" theme, as bagels are known for their characteristic holes. Each themed word represents a common type of bagel.

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